Anaya sits comfortably in the UK charts at #110 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#110
US Rank #405
About the Name Anaya
2024 marks Anaya's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #110. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Anaya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #405 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Anaya
Unlikely. With around 431 UK babies named Anaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anaya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Anaya has held a stable position around #110 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #110 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Anaya is more popular in the UK (#110) than in the US (#405). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Anaya include: Ricardo Anaya — Ricardo Anaya Cortés is a Mexican lawyer and politician, serving as a senator since 2024.; José Antonio González Anaya — José Antonio González Anaya is a Mexican economist who was the minister of finance and public credit of Mexico until November 30, 2018.; Elena Anaya — Elena Anaya Gutiérrez is a Spanish actress..
Anaya appears in the US top 500 at #405 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
431
UK babies named Anaya (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 20 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Anaya
Likely around 1 other Anaya in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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